Next NHW Update - 1 November

The next Carseldine 6 NHW Update will be held on Thursday 1st of November at the Craigslea State School P&C Building at 7.30 pm.

The P&C building is situated at the rear of the school.

Car parking - please use the western car park near the swimming pool. You can then walk through the covered play area to the last building on the left.

Our guest speaker will be Grant "The Pawman" who will speak on the topic of "The use of dogs in the detection and solving of crime".  All dog lovers are especially invited to attend for this interesting talk.

Supper will be provided.

We hope to see you there.

National Police Remembrance Day

National Police Remembrance Day on September 29 marks the day the Queensland Police Service, joins other Australian police jurisdictions to stop and honour fallen officers.

The Queensland Police Service has 139 officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Arguably one of the most important days on the policing calendar, National Police Remembrance Day is a time for members of the Service and the community to remember, honour and say 'thank you' to the dedicated men and women who have died whilst on duty.

This year, marches and services will mainly be held on Friday, September 28 all over the State.

Candlelight vigils will also be held on Thursday, September 27 in Brisbane and throughout Queensland.

R U OK? Day

The second Thursday of September (this year 13 September) is R U OK? Day.

This is a national day of action dedicated to inspiring people to regularly ask each other “Are you OK?”

By raising awareness about the importance of connection and providing resources throughout the year, the R U OK? Foundation aims to prevent isolation by empowering people to support each other through life’s ups and downs.

Click here for more information about R U OK?

So why not watch out for your neighbours and friends today and ask them “R U OK?”

Police roundup - can you help?

ARMED ROBBERY – Bracken Ridge

At around 2320hours on 16 August 2012 a man has entered a business on Gawain Road, Bracken Ridge, where he produced a weapon and demanded cash.

He banged the weapon on the counter and waived it towards witness.

The store attendant handed a sum of cash to the man before he fled the store running towards Norris Road.

Police believe that this person may be able to assist with inquiries, described as; Male, Caucasian, slim build and around 175cms tall.

Wearing: a black hooded jumper with a white logo on the front and back and black trousers

ARMED ROBBERY –Windsor

A man has entered the store via the front entry door, walked up to the attendant at the cash register and slammed a crow bar on the counter and said, "This is a stick up." The man threatened the attendant to open up the cash drawer. When the store attendant opened the draw, the man has reached over the counter and grabbed the cash tray. The man left the store via the front door.

Police believe the person pictured below maybe able to assist with inquiries - described as;: Caucasian appearance; 180cm tall, of average build with short brown hair.

Wearing: black baseball cap and a black jacket.

Anyone with information on either of the above is encouraged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers 1800 33 00 or www.qld.crimestoppers.com.au  24 hrs a day.

Update on the NHW sign at the corner of Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road

The large sign at the corner of Maundrell Terrace and Hamilton Road is back in place defining that corner as the boundary of our Carseldine 6 NHW area.

Thanks to Cr Fiona King and her staff for their efforts on our behalf in having this sign replaced after the completion of the road works.